Name: Creamy Broccoli and Bean Soup
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 1 null yellow onion (diced small); 3 clove garlic cloves (minced); 0.25 cup white wine (dry); 1 can white beans (drained and rinsed); 3 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium); 1 lb broccoli florets (fresh); 2 cup baby spinach (or other leafy greens); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 tsp sea salt (fine); 0.5 tsp black pepper (ground); 1 handful red onion (finely diced for garnish); 4 tbsp plant yogurt (plain non-dairy yogurt for dolloping)

Creamy Broccoli and Bean Soup

This comforting bowl of soup is a vibrant and hearty blend of nutrient-rich vegetables. Combining fiber-packed broccoli with creamy white beans, it creates a naturally thick texture without dairy. Enhanced with fresh greens and aromatics, it is a healthy, plant-based meal that comes together in under thirty minutes.

Instructions

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1

Heat olive oil (3 tbsp) in a large pan over low heat and sauté yellow onion (1) for 5 minutes.
2

Add garlic cloves (3 clove) and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in white wine (0.25 cup) and simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
3

Add white beans (1 can), vegetable broth (3 cup), broccoli florets (1 lb), baby spinach (2 cup), fresh parsley (0.25 cup), sea salt (0.25 tsp), and black pepper (0.5 tsp). Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the broccoli is bright and tender.
4

Transfer the soup to a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth and creamy.
5

Serve warm with a sprinkle of red onion (1 handful), more fresh parsley (0.25 cup), and a dollop of plant yogurt (4 tbsp).